Pellenc Introduces Boreas Optical Sorter

Pellenc Selective Technologies, based in France, has announced the release of the Boreas mid-infrared optical sorter, which is designed to sort paper and cardboard. Boreas helps material recovery facilities (MRF) separate de-inking grades and office paper from cardboard, regardless of color.

The newly developed Boreas range of optical sorters from Pellenc uses electromagnetic radiation detection to separate paper from cardboard regardless of shape and color. It also can separate black plastics from newspapers, according to the company. The technology analyzes the material composition, particularly the grammage, or the mass of paper measured in grams per square meter.

According to Pellenc, the accuracy and speed of this technology offers enhanced results and decreased costs. “Improvements to the quality and consistency of ONP supplies could enable MRFs to net higher prices and possibly encourage increased utilization of ONP,” the company adds.

Headquartered in Pertuis, France, Pellenc Selective Technologies recycling solutions are now at work in 40 countries. The company has subsidiaries in the U.S., Spain and Japan and exports 70 percent of its production. More information about Pellenc Selective Technologies is available at www.pellencst.com.